The $156 million bond issue for Brighton Area Schools lost by 348 votes — or 3 points — in Tuesday’s special election.
Unofficial results from the Livingston County Clerk show 5,355 votes for the bond issue (48.43%) and 5,703 votes against (51.57%).
The bond issue would have financed projects across 10 schools and centers, including security lockout systems; new roofs, elevators and storage space; and repairs to the districts parking lots. There were also projects included at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, the Brighton Education and Community Center, Miller Early Childhood Center, and the transportation and maintenance building. (Click here to read all the details about the bond.)
Had it passed, the bond would have increased property taxes by 1.08 mills, for a total tax of 4 mills. In 2019, district voters approved a $59 million bond request, and in 2012, voters gave thumbs up to an $88 million bond.
